Sporting KC to open MLS Cup playoffs today

Sporting Kansas City's quest for the MLS Cup begins at 6:30 p.m. today when it travels to the Colorado Rapids for the first leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The match will be televised on FOX Soccer, as well as broadcast live on Sports Radio 810 WHB.

Colorado is the defending MLS Cup champion.

After today's match, Sporting Kansas City will play host to the Rapids at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the decisive match of the two-game, aggregate goal series. The team that scores the most combined goals will advance to the MLS Cup finals.